Saturday, July 9, 2011

Can using a video resume eliminate the personal interview process?

Recruitment is a tough task; employers have to go through thousands of resumes to pick a few who they think will be well suited for the job. Video resume have come as a boon to employers while they are looking for candidates, as it saves them the time of calling select people for an interview if they are not suited for the role. A video resume can help showcase one’s personality, demeanor and attitude, and if the employers do not like what they see in this regard, they know who to eliminate.

In fact today, experts in the HR industry believe that the video resume could actually eliminate the step of the personal interview in totality. However, this may not be a step in the right direction for certain fields, it is perfect for a few others. Nothing can replace a one on one interaction. Video resumes could be filmed over days therefore allowing a lot of time for preparation. It is not a great platform to judge one’s capacity to make quick decisions.

When you are hiring someone you need to know whether they are quick on their heels, are capable of cultivating lasting inter personal relationships and are team players. While a video resume can give you a fair idea if the individual has these skills, meeting the person is essential. While it may not completely eliminate the interview process it will surely help employers choose prospective candidates better based on their resume.

Koozba can help students create great video resumes that help them display all their skills, strengths and qualifications. Sharing these with prospective employees too is very simple. Video resumes are fast changing the way graduates are positioning themselves, it is a great tool, and however they meet the requirement of Step 1 of the interview process efficiently they cannot and should not replace the personal interview.

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